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Bullhead City sits right on the Arizona-Nevada border, part of Arizona's Colorado River Valley. The city -- nestled in the desert next to Laughlin, Nevada -- is a popular spot both for vacationers and retirees, offering numerous casinos and a warm climate. The town was a quiet, empty little place until the casinos popped up in the 1960s; as of 2011, however, the city had amassed a population of around 40,296. Hotels in town range from well-known chains to family owned riverfront lodges.

Chain Hotels and Motels

There are two chain hotels in Bullhead City: a Best Western (bestwestern.com) and a Good Night Inn (goodniteinn.com). The Best Western is a two-story, 88-room hotel with a heated outdoor pool and spacious meeting-room facilities; it is within walking distance from the Colorado River. Bullhead City's Good Nite Inn -- located in downtown Bullhead City -- is a budget-friendly, three-story, 71-room motel with an outdoor pool and free continental breakfast.

Riverside Hotels

Guests seeking splendid views of the Colorado River are in luck: there are half a dozen riverfront hotels from which to choose. El Rio Waterfront Resort (elriorv.com) is an affordable, one-story lodge offering larger rooms with kitchenettes; it has an RV park on-site, as well as a swimming pool and hot tub. Another bustling riverfront resort is the Bullhead Lodge on the River (lodgeonriver.com). This upscale resort offers large rooms with private balconies or patios and has a heated outdoor pool. Other riverfront hotels include the Shangri La Riverfront Motel (no website; 1767 Georgia Ln., Bullhead City; 928-758-1117 ) or the Riverfront Resort Motel (no website; 1715 Hwy. 95, Bullhead City; 928-763-3869).

Mom-and-Pop Lodging

The area is full of small, family owned motels. One such option is the Nevada Club Inn (nevada-club-inn.com). This older, two-story hotel offers a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and tennis courts. Another good bet is the River Valley Suites (no website; 320 Lee Ave., Bullhead City; 928-754-4651). Located just a block from the riverfront, this large hotel offers apartment-style units, a heated outdoor pool and volleyball courts. Desert Rancho Motel (no website; 1041 Hwy. 91, Bullhead City; 928-754-2578) is a 74-unit property with a swimming pool, refrigerator and microwave in every room and free continental breakfast. Other similar options include the Sunridge Hotel & Conference Center (no website; 839 Landon Drive, Bullhead City; 928-754-4700) and the Highland Motel (no website; 464 Lee Ave., Bullhead City; 928-754-2224).

Bare-Bones Budget Inns

Those looking to stretch their dime as far as possible while traveling might want to check out one of the following options. The Hilltop Hotel-Motel (hilltophotelmotel.com) is right off Highway 95; it offers basic rooms that come with microwaves and refrigerators. Travelers Inn (no website; 1616 Hwy. 95, Bullhead City; 866-763-7110) is a large motel with 118 rooms; it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. The Palms Motel (palmsmotel.com) offers cut-rate room rentals; rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, as well as cable TV and wireless Internet. Other affordable options include Gretchen's Inn (no website; 1081 Hwy. 95, Bullhead City; 928-754-2440) and the Gran Vista Hotel (no website; 1817 Arcadia Plaza, Bullhead City; 928-763-3352).

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About the Author

Ginger Yapp has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in travel and film topics. Her work has appeared in such publications as "USA Today" and online at Hotels.com. Yapp also has experience writing and editing for a small California newspaper. She earned her B.A. in film and media studies and has worked as an ESL teacher at an international school.